| Thesis (thesis) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| The"sis |
| ; pl.
Theses (#). [L., fr. Gr. (?), fr. (?) to place, set. See
Do, and cf. Anathema, Apothecary, Epithet,
Hypothesis, Parenthesis, Theme, Tick a cover.] |
A position or proposition which a person advances
and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by
argument.
Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon
specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate
for a diploma or degree.
An affirmation, or distinction
from a supposition or hypothesis.
The accented part of the measure,
expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
The
depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
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